From Up on Poppy Hill [Blu-ray]

DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:

The setting is Yokohama in 1963, and the filmmakers lovingly bring to life the bustling seaside town, with its misty harbor, sun-drenched gardens, shops and markets, and some of the most mouthwatering Japanese home-cooking set to film. The story centers on an innocent romance beginning to bud between Umi and Shun, two high school kids caught up in the changing times. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics – and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off the shackles of a troubled past.

The gorgeous score and subtle visual craft save this entry in the Ghibli canon from mediocrity. But given what the studio is capable of, it’s not everything fans will be hoping for.-Catherine Bray

Goro Miyazaki has a style that’s both more painterly and more cinematic than the cartoonish norm, while his father’s screenplay is a classic coming-of-age story that seems suited for a live-action remake. – Joe Williams

The story of a girl grappling with first love, the absence of her parents and the anxieties of an on-rushing future in 1963 Yokohama has all the earmarks of a Miyazaki classic.- Ann Hornaday

DVD Wholesale Main Features    

Directors: Chizuru Takahashi
Subtitles: Spanish
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 1
Rated: G General Audience
Studio: Studio Ghibli
Run Time: 91.00 minutes
ASIN: B00T92IC0A